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Draft Refuse and Recycling Storage Requirements SPD
The Council has published the draft Refuse and Recycling Storage Requirements Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation from 9 February to 23 March 2015. This SPD supersedes the existing ‘Recycling for New Developments’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), which was adopted in 2004. The draft SPD provides up-to-date guidance on the provision, design and location of refuse and recycling storage for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, as well as... MoreOpened 9 February 2015 -
Local Validation Checklist
In line with national guidance, local planning authorities should publish a Local Validation Checklist (‘local list’) of their information requirements for applications. The Council is now consulting on a draft Local Validation Checklist, which contains the documents requested at national and local level that need to be submitted with an application in this borough in order for it to be validated. The submission of the right information is a significant factor in making timely... MoreOpened 9 February 2015 -
Consultation on Richmond’s Learning Disability Strategy “Our Big Plan”
This survey is for People with Learning Disabilities and their carers. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group are developing a Learning Disability strategy (“Our Big Plan”). This plan is a draft document. The survey questions will help us find out what’s most important to you and what’s missing from The Big Plan. The answers to these questions will help us to plan your future. You can also come along to our Big Event - this is a... MoreOpened 27 January 2015 -
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames was designated as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) with responsibilities for managing local flood risk across the borough. The primary duties of a LLFA are to ensure that flood risks from surface water runoff, groundwater and ordinary watercourses are identified and managed appropriately. To meet this requirement a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) has been produced to ensure that... MoreOpened 26 January 2015 -
Community Roads & Pavements Fund 2015
Help decide how £35,000 is spent in your local area – nominate now! In the All in One survey, residents highlighted the condition of roads and pavements among their top concerns. In response, the Council aims to make available £490,000 to pay specifically for community nominated improvements. The fourth round of funding is now open for residents to nominate more roads and pavements they feel are in need of extra work. This is in addition to the regular maintenance... MoreOpened 12 January 2015 -
Changes to charging arrangements
The Care Act overhauls over 60 years of adult social care legislation in England and introduces a single legal framework. The Act consolidates existing best practice, as well as placing a number of new duties on Councils in supporting people with care and support needs (whether or not they receive any financial support from the Council towards their care) and their carers. The Council already meets many of the requirements under the Act, but there are some areas that require the Council to... MoreOpened 19 December 2014 -
Prevention Strategy Consultation
Better health for everyone Richmond Council and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group are developing a prevention strategy with the aim of enabling residents to keep healthy and well by encouraging them to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing. This could also prevent or delay the need for health or social care services. We want people to be able to: Stay healthy and independent Enjoy a good quality of life Participate fully as active... MoreOpened 15 December 2014 -
Orchard Road & Netherton Roads Parking Zone Review
Welcome to the Orchard Road and Netherton Road Parking Review. Purpose of the consultation The Council implemented a Community Parking Zone (Zone S2) in Orchard Road, Netherton Road and St Margarets Road in April 2014 shaded dark green in the diagram. We would like to hear your views about how this scheme has worked since its implementation and whether there are any changes to it that we should consider. Your views are important to us and we invite you to submit your comments by... MoreOpened 12 December 2014 -
St Margarets South Community Parking Zone Consultation
The Council is undertaking a review in St Margarets to improve parking for residents and businesses in the area and includes: Consultation to review the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) S2 implemented in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area (shaded dark green in diagram in related ducment below) . Consulting residents of the Casillis Road / Heathcote Road area and all roads north and east of Zone S2 (shaded light green) to see if they would wish to see a CPZ... MoreOpened 12 December 2014 -
St Margarets North Community Parking Zone Consultation
The Council has received a number of communications and petitions from residents in the St Margaret’s North area concerning the lack of available parking for residents due to daytime commuter parking. A review is being undertaken of the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) Zone S2 introduced in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area of St Margarets (shaded dark green on the drawing in the related documents below). As part of the review, the Council is consulting residents in... MoreOpened 12 December 2014 -
Youth Question Time
HAVE YOUR SAY! If you are under 18 and would like a chance to quiz the Leader of the Council and other senior local representatives who make decisions about you – come along to this event and have your say! THE PANEL LEADER OF THE COUNCIL Lord True COUNCILLOR PAUL HODGINS Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Schools CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN Nick Whitfield YOUTH PARLIAMENT MEMBER Jack Lewis DEPUTY YOUTH... MoreOpened 20 November 2014 -
Parks Improvement Programme II North Sheen Play Upgrade
We are consulting with park users, local residents and visitors on proposals to improve and upgrade the two existing play areas within North Sheen Recreation Ground This park was originally part of an orchard belonging to the Popham Estate and was opened in June 1909. Extended in 1923, it now contains football pitches, a running track, two extensive playgrounds, a large dog-free grassed area and a pavilion set amongst trees and shrubs. The main attractions for children in the summer are... MoreOpened 13 November 2014 -
Libraries Wi-Fi Feedback Survey
A free Wi-Fi service was introduced in Richmond borough libraries early in 2014. This survey is designed to gather feedback from library users, gauge satisfaction with the Wi-Fi service and alert us to any issues we need to address for the future. If you use Richmond upon Thames libraries we would like your views, whether or not you have used the new Wi-Fi service. Please complete the short survey below and submit before the closing date of 7th December 2014. MoreOpened 10 November 2014 -
West London Waste Plan – Publication of Proposed Main Modifications
The six West London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames have prepared a joint West London Waste Plan, which was submitted to the Secretary of State on 30 July 2014 for independent examination in public. During the examination hearing sessions held between 7 October and 10 October 2014, the Inspector indicated that in order for the Plan to be “sound”, it should be modified in a number of areas. Before the Inspector will issue his final... MoreOpened 7 November 2014 -
Your Vision Your Mortlake
This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for Mortlake. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the Mortlake Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas ... MoreOpened 7 November 2014 -
Your Vision Your East Sheen
This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for East Sheen. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the East Sheen Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas... MoreOpened 7 November 2014 -
Your Vision Your Barnes
This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for Barnes. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the Barnes Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas ... MoreOpened 7 November 2014 -
Hospital Bridge Road junction Powder Mill Lane and Percy Road, Whitton Proposed junction changes
Following a number of complaints in recent years, a review of the existing road layout has been undertaken. One of the key issues raised is that right turning traffic from Powder Mill Lane (PML) into Hospital Bridge Rd (HBR) (towards the A316) blocks traffic travelling ahead into Percy Road. This results in excessive queuing on Powder Mill lane during peak hours. A further issue is that of narrow traffic lanes approaching the signals from the A316. In the last three years, there have also... MoreOpened 27 October 2014 -
Public consultation: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Richmond
Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board is under a statutory obligation to draft, consult upon and publish a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) in accordance with the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013. The PNA is designed to assess the current provision of pharmaceutical services, have regard to any specified future circumstance where the current position may materially change and identify any current and future gaps in pharmaceutical... MoreOpened 22 October 2014 -
Carers Survey 2014/15
The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has asked all local authorities to undertake a Carers Survey in 2014-15. This survey is being run for the second time and was developed to learn more about whether services received by carers are helping them in their caring role and in their life outside of caring, and about their perception of services provided to the person they care for. Richmond Council will be contacting a sample of people who are, or were, a carer during the... MoreOpened 20 October 2014 -
Woodlands Management Plan Consultation
The Council has been successful in obtaining a Woodland Improvement grant from the Forestry Commission for restoring named woodlands within the borough back to an excellent woodland condition. The works will be undertaken over a 5 year period starting from the autumn 2014. In order to inform and direct these works, the Council is required to produce a Woodland Management Plan. The plan needs to follow the Forestry Commussion template as per the document attached below. The sites... MoreOpened 15 October 2014 -
Proposed Parking Revisons in Broom Road
The Council has received correspondence from residents, bus drivers and the fire service regarding access issues on Broom Road. A study was subsequently undertaken that identified pressure on parking in the area and the fact that parked vehicles narrow the stretch of Broom Road between Broom Water West and Atbara Road. This results in severe traffic congestion preventing larger vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances, from accessing households in the area. To improve the traffic... MoreOpened 13 October 2014 -
Annual Residents Survey 2014
The third Annual Residents Survey 2014 ran from 6th October to 8th December. The Council is committed to listening to residents, and taking their views into account when making decisions. The Annual Residents Survey is a telephone survey which asks a random sample of around 1400 local people about a number of important issues. The results from the Residents’ Survey are a very important source of information as they help the Council to understand what is important to residents.... MoreOpened 6 October 2014 -
Sheen Road Proposed Zebra Crossing Upgrade
The existing zebra crossing in Sheen Road near Sheen Common Drive is well used, giving access to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and nearby residential areas. There is local concern about pedestrian safety and the Council has received complaints that some drivers are not giving way to pedestrians using the crossing. In response the Council is proposing to upgrade the crossing in Sheen Road to include the following changes: Changing the zebra crossing on Sheen Road,... MoreOpened 1 October 2014 -
Town Centre Opportunities Consultation
The Town Centre Opportunities consultation aims to gather the views primarily of older residents in Richmond in order to gain a better understanding about how suitable they feel the borough’s town centres are to meet their needs and identify any issues and opportunities for future improvement. The Council’s Town Centre Opportunities Fund is a small grants programme for supporting town centres to improve their trading environment with the aim of making them more attractive to... MoreOpened 1 October 2014 -
Local communities survey on the provision of open space, sport and recreational facilities
This survey is part of a large scale study of Richmond borough’s open spaces, sports and recreational provision. The study will look at all existing facilities and assess requirements for the future. We would like to hear from as many people as possible who use or have an interest in the green spaces or recreation facilities around the borough - please fill in the survey below to give us your views by 2nd November 2014. In addition to this survey the Council will be collecting... MoreOpened 19 September 2014 -
Richmond Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2014 - Employer Survey
The Childcare Act 2006 requires Local Authorities to undertake a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) once a year in order to identify gaps in the childcare market, using the information to produce a plan, showing how the local childcare market will be supported to ensure sufficient childcare provision. As well as parents and carers, Richmond Council is consulting their businesses to hear their views on the demand for childcare in the area and what improvements to the provision, access,... MoreOpened 5 September 2014 -
Richmond childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2014 - Parent Carer Survey
The Childcare Act 2006 places a duty on English local authorities to improve outcomes for children and young people, to secure sufficient childcare and to provide information about the various forms of childcare available to them. Councils are required to undertake a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) every year in order to identify gaps in the childcare market, so that a plan can be produced with an outline of how to support the local market and ensure sufficient childcare provision.... MoreOpened 5 September 2014 -
Proposed Improvements to Cycling Facilities & Safety - A308 Hampton Court Road
As part of Richmond Council’s commitment to improve facilities and safety for cyclists in the Borough, a major new scheme is proposed to bridge the gap between several major cycle routes and associated facilities along the A308 – Hampton Court Road. The Council has already built a number of off-road facilities for cyclists in this area, but there is significant section of the road beyond these in which cyclists tend to feel intimidated by high-speed traffic and as a result remain on the... MoreOpened 4 September 2014 -
Proposed banned left turn - From South Worple Way to White Hart Lane
In response to a number of concerns regarding vehicles over-running the footway at the eastern exit of South Worple Way along with reports of this narrow road being used as a rat run, the Council has undertaken a review of the existing situation and is proposing to take the following measures (drawing attached). It is proposed to ban the left turn (towards the level crossing) out of South Worple Way at its junction with White Hart Lane. Traffic from both directions will still be permitted... MoreOpened 22 August 2014
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